by NFM Lending | Sep 1, 2018 | Honoree, NFM Salute
CPT Swain graduated from Texas A&M as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army in 1962. His first assignment was as a Liaison Officer to the British delegation for a secret classified meeting between Great Britain, Australia and Canada. When his commander received an...
by NFM Lending | Aug 1, 2018 | Honoree, NFM Salute
Shortly after graduating high school and completing his first semester of college, Sgt. Blandin voluntarily joined the Army, serving from 2009 to 2013. Upon completion of basic training in Fort Jackson, South Carolina, he was sent to Fort Huachuca, Arizona for Human...
by NFM Lending | Jul 1, 2018 | Honoree, NFM Salute
Following family tradition and looking to gain work experience, Personnelman First Class Catherine L. Clapp joined the Navy right out of high school, serving from 1979 to 1999. Her father also served in the Navy, as well as three of her four siblings. Throughout her...
by NFM Lending | Jun 1, 2018 | Honoree, NFM Salute
MAJ Person was born and raised in Quincy, Massachusetts. At 21 years old, he voluntarily joined the Army in 1964, knowing his number would soon be called in the draft. This allowed him to somewhat direct his future and not be assigned to infantry. MAJ Person enlisted...
by NFM Lending | May 1, 2018 | Honoree, NFM Salute
Following a short stint of college in 1985, Senior Chief Machinery Technician James E. Sharp, USCG, Retired, enlisted in the United States Coast Guard in Salisbury, MD, serving from 1985 to 2011. He followed the legacy of his uncle, a former “Coasty”, who throughout...
by NFM Lending | Apr 1, 2018 | Honoree, NFM Salute
COL Burtnick served over 37 years on active duty and in the Army National Guard and the Army Reserve. Commissioned through Officer Candidate School, he has held numerous positions throughout his military career, including: Rifle Platoon Leader in the 115th Infantry,...